Level II

Professional Operator Training

This program is intended to improve the operating and application efficiency (productivity) of operators with 3 or more years operating experience on a machine family. It provides a review of safety and operational fundamentals, an evaluation of individual operating skills, recommendations to improve skills and operation time under supervision of instructors. Individuals complete this training with the knowledge and documentation (Certificate of Completion) of their skill levels as measured against task competency standards.

Applicants are expected to have at least three years operating experience on similar machines prior to registration.

How much does it cost?

Program Cost
At a Caterpillar facility: $750 US per student/per day/per machine. Includes instructor, machines, lunch, and classroom materials. Does NOT include transportation and hotel accommodations. Some machine families may not be available at a Demonstration & Learning Center. Please check for availability.

At a customer job site: $1200 US per day with one instructor travel day at $1200 US plus expenses billed at cost. Training for some mining products will be billed at $1650 per day and may require up to 5 days to complete. International travel may require an additional travel day.

Program Duration
Typical classes are 2 days and include classroom and in-the-iron activities. Complex machines and applications can take additional time.

Cancellation FeeUp to fifteen calendar days prior to start of the class, cancellation fee is 25% of total program cost. Within fifteen days, cancellation fee is 50% of total program cost.